LONDON – Orlando Bloom will make his debut in London’s West End in veteran Brit playwright David Storey’s 1969 drama “The Contractor.” The play will be directed by Anna Mackmin and produced by Sonia Friedman. [More]
Category: LotR Cast News
So many actresses in their early prime seem in arrested adolescence. Their coquetry and little-girl voices suggest they’re campaigning for prom queen, not great film roles. Cate Blanchett is gloriously different. She’s a grownup, radiating an aristocracy that has no fancy airs, just a warm, alert intelligence. Beauty helps, and height (she’s 5 ft. 8 1?2 in.), but what’s crucial is that regal poise. Onscreen her magic can ennoble those in her orbit (when she’s a virgin queen in Elizabeth or the Lady of Lórien in The Lord of the Rings). Sometimes it dashes them on the rocks of malice (as in Veronica Guerin and Notes on a Scandal). Either way, as an icon or a threat, the Blanchett woman is a prize worth fighting, scheming, dying for. [More]
Mary writes: I was checking out Entertainment Weekly’s website & found this update on Liv Tyler. She’s set to star in the next Incredible Hulk, playing Betty Ross, opposite Ed Norton. Here’s the link to the article. [More]
Today is John Rhys-Davies’ Birthday! John was born on May 5th, 1944 in Salisbury, England. That makes him 63 years old today! Happy Birthday John!
SamsKimmie writes: Sean Astin is going to be guest starring tonight on My Name is Earl, Laugh ‘N Sniff Episode which is paying homage to Rudy tonight on NBC. Charles S. Dutton and Chelcie Ross are also featured. The Laugh ‘N Sniff cards were included in this week’s TV Guide.
Sevilodorf writes: A heads up about a special showing of Alatriste starring Viggo Mortensen at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood on Saturday March 16th. The film is in Spanish with English subtitles. Link below goes to write up on the Spanish Cinema Festival. [More]